Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Gem Set Diamond Gold Bug Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany 18K yellow gold bug pin. Body is comprised of an emerald, hematite
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, 18k Gold
14K Gold & Matrix Turquoise Cabochon Figural Bug or Beetle Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a bezel-set matrix turquoise cabochon as the bug's body. Simply a wonderful, whimsical pin! Date
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Cartier Vintage 18K Gold and Enamel Lady Bug Lapel Pin
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
exact colors and characteristics of this fabled little creature. This small bug measures 7/16 inches by
18k Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Lady Bug Pin or Crutch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Ladybug Pin/Brooch This stunning pin features a
Yellow Gold
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Lady Bug Pin, Clear Crystals, Red and Black Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Ladybug pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This colorful critter features a golden body with crystal
Crystal
Bee Brooch 4.5 Ct Diamonds Sapphire Guilloche Enamel Yellow Gold Featured, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds 4.5Ct Sapphire Guilloche Enamel Yellow Gold Bug Bee Brooch. 1900. Fine, important and
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Red and Black Ladybug Lea Stein Designer Signed Ladybird Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Lea Stein
Located in Montreal, QC
the real bug! Each brooch has the traditional trademark ‘V’ shaped pin on the back and is signed
Vintage Bee Pendant Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Jewelry Bug Insect
Located in Torrance, CA
versatile piece can be worn as a pendant on a chain, or pinned for wear as a brooch. A great statement piece
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl ruby and diamond bug brooch, the body with a baroque pearl, the legs
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
A Victorian Natural Pearl Ruby And Diamond Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl ruby and diamond bug brooch, the body with a baroque pearl, the legs
18k Gold, 9k Gold
Sold|$1,495
Enamel Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Naples, FL
This enameled bug brooch is created with 18k yellow gold and enamel. You can see the hand crafted
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,900
Pearl Diamond Bug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming brilliant figural bug brooch in 18k white gold. The body is composed of a large South Sea
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$42,000
Antique Diamond Bug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique English diamond fly bug brooch. Back and wings totally set in old European cut round
Diamond, Ruby
Christian Dior XLarge Vintage Bug Brooch
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Delightful graphic bug brooch from Christian Dior. I believe it is from the 60's
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds, Emerald and Turquoise Bug Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
Featuring a 14 karat yellow gold vintage style bug brooch set with 37 Round Brilliant Diamonds, 2
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Multi Gem Set Silver Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Add some buzz to your wardrobe with this precious diamond studded bug brooch, dating from the Late
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$22,000
Buccellati Bug Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, NY
Large Buccellati 18K yellow and white gold bug pin with a cabochon tourmaline body, cabochon ruby
Tourmaline, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl Bug Brooch 10 Carat Amethyst Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful Victorian Amethyst bug brooch is set in Silver, circa 1880. The brooch is handmade
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Antique Victorian Pearl Paste Bug Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
insect brooch is Circa 1900. Insect and bug jewellery is highly collectable and a symbol of good luck
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Pearl Garnet Diamond Silver Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A fine and impressive antique brooch styled as a winged insect. Thorax set with an oval cabochon
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Lady Bug Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ladybug brooch set with sapphire eyes (one with tiny chip ) and approximately
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Spray with Opal Bug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Demantoid garnet and diamond floral spray, the flowers set with natural pearls and an opal insect. Mounted in gold and platinum.
Garnet, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Platinum, 15k Gold
Sold|$1,000
Iradj Moini Jewelled Beetle Brooch
By Iradj Moini
Located in Toronto, ON
Iradj Moini beetle bug brooch. Decorated with shell, rhinestones and amethyst eyes. Excellent.
Sold|$995
Gold & Enamel & Gemstone Lady Bug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18k yellow gold lucky lady bug brooch covered in red cloisonne enamel with black enamel spots and
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Antique Pure Platinum Bee Brooch with Genuine Ruby, Pearl and Natural Diamond
Located in Manchester, NH
Pure Platinum Bug Brooch with Genuine Ruby and Pearl in Excellent Condition! This bee brooch is
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$295
Wendy Gell Bugs Bunny Brooch
By Wendy Gell
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Vintage Wendy Gell Rhinestone Bugs Bunny. Condition is excellent with no missing stones. This
A 3.84 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bug, Beetle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An excellent -- and undoubtedly adorable -- personality piece, this brooch features nearly 100 pink
White Diamond, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$799
Gold Bug Pin
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York City, NY
Lovely whimsical bug pin by Judith Ripka. 18kt Gold with .75 pts VS FG diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,300
Italian Enamel Gold Bug Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow and white gold pin in the shape of a bug, adorned with green and orange enamel. The
18k Gold
Sold|$465
Chanel Black CC Logo with Lady Bugs
By Chanel
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Chanel iconic interlocking CC brooch of black enamel in a silver-tone setting featuring two lady
Unique Turquoise Pearl Ruby Gold Bug Pin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This unique Pin with a Bug motif is sweetly crafted in 14K Yellow Gold and is adorned with Mabe
Ruby, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Sold|$4,200
Tiffany & Co. Lady Bug Gold and Crystal Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Figural "leaf" pin. Carved crystal, with an applied red and black enamel lady bug, with an
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Gold Turquoise & South Sea Pearl Bug Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made 18K gold insect pin with large Turquoise cabochon body and South Sea Pearl head. This pin has hand chased detailing, measures 1 3/4" x 1" and is marked: 18K.
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
14K Gold Coral & Pearl Insect or Bug Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming 14K gold insect pin with a bezel set polished red coral cabochon body, a white pearl head and two red prong set gemstone eyes. It measures 1" long by 1" wide (wing tip to wi...
Lady Bug Diamond Yellow Gold Enamel Pin signed Garavelli.
By Garavelli
Located in Houston, TX
Style: Lady Bug Pin Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond: G-VS1 Diamond Weight: Approx .75
Diamond, 18k Gold
Charming Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Ladybug Brooch
Located in Southampton, NY
Designed as a lady bug, this delightful brooch is of 18K yellow and white gold. The body is set
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Iradj Moini Bug Cicada Brooch with Emerald Eyes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning bug- cicada brooch with mother of pearl and emerald eyes. Collectible.
Emerald, Silver
Sold|$165
Art Deco Double Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a super fun Art Deco Czech glass double bug brooch. The larger of the two bugs measures 1 3
Base Metal
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Green Bug Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a green Kenneth Jay Lane bug brooch from the 1960s. The bug's body is made out of a white
Sold|$400
Antique French Bug Brooch
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Late 1800s early 1900s marked French black green glass gold wash beetle brooch. Gripoix-style
Sold|$1,364
Antique Pearl Sapphire Gold Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A beautiful insect/bug brooch featuring a winged bug with a sapphire and pearl thorax and diamond
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage Amethyst Bug 18 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
wings in a yellow Gold setting. A beautiful Vintage Brooch to adorn your clothing. Condition: Very Good
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Moonstone Silver Bug, circa 1900 Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Sterling Silver Insect Brooch is adorned with beautiful Moonstones and Cabochon
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Sold|$2,250
Enamel and Gold Lady Bug Pins
Located in New York, NY
Pair of figural "lady bug" pins. 18K yellow gold, with black and red enamel. 7/8" x 3/4
18k Gold
Victorian Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee/Insect/Bug Stick Pin, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Insect Stick pin in the form of a bee (bug) with ruby eyes, sapphire body, diamond wings and pearl
Diamond, White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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